Crocheted Teddy Bear “Button” by Svetlana Bolotova is small enough to fit into a child’s hand, as it measures only 12 cm. The height of the bear depends on the yarn, hook, and tightness of the stitches used. For this toy, the author used a No. 2 hook and YarnArt Jeans yarn. All the bear’s limbs are movable thanks to button joints. Please be sure to credit the author when showcasing the finished toy!

Materials Needed:

• Yarn (any composition, preferably cotton blend)
• Hook No. 1.5-2.0 mm
• Beads for eyes (or safety eyes)
• Small colorful buttons for attaching limbs
• Needle and scissors
• Toy stuffing (polyester fiberfill or similar)

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Teddy Bear Crochet Pattern
Abbreviations:

• sc – single crochet
• inc – increase, two single crochets in one stitch
• dec – decrease, two single crochets worked together
• sl st – slip stitch

Head
Crochet separately, starting from the crown.

1. 6 sc in a magic ring
2. inc x 6 = 12 sc
3. (1 sc, inc) x 6 = 18 sc
4. (2 sc, inc) x 6 = 24 sc
5. (3 sc, inc) x 6 = 30 sc
6. (4 sc, inc) x 6 = 36 sc
   7 – 14 rows (8 rows) 36 sc
7. (4 sc, dec) x 6 = 30 sc
8. (3 sc, dec) x 6 = 24 sc
9. (2 sc, dec) x 6 = 18 sc

Body

1. 6 sc in a magic ring
2. inc x 6 = 12 sc
3. (1 sc, inc) x 6 = 18 sc
4. (2 sc, inc) x 6 = 24 sc
5. (3 sc, inc) x 6 = 30 sc
6. (4 sc, inc) x 6 = 36 sc
   7 – 12 rows (6 rows) 36 sc
7. (4 sc, dec) x 6 = 30 sc
8. 30 sc
9. (3 sc, dec) x 6 = 24 sc
   16 – 18 rows 24 sc
10. (2 sc, dec) x 6 = 18 sc
11. 18 sc
    Leave a long tail for sewing the head.

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Arms (2 pieces)

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